Books, Bards & Baselines

Here’s what I’m hoping to read this month (in between watering plants, daydreaming about tennis matches, and listening to Taylor Swift, obviously):

📖 Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (re-read)

An old favourite is making a triumphant return! I first read Percy’s story years ago, and now I’m diving back in—with wiser eyes and an even deeper appreciation for sassy demigods, dysfunctional Olympians, and that trademark Rick Riordan humour. Honestly, it feels like reconnecting with an old friend who still knows how to swing a sword and crack a joke..

🌍 Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

Let’s switch gears and zoom out—way out. This is my “deep thoughts by the windowsill” book of the month. I’m expecting to learn fascinating things, highlight half the book, and occasionally pause to ask, “Wait… why did we start farming?”.

🔥 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Confession: I’ve never actually read this. I know. But now that dystopia feels a little too close to reality (ahem), I figured it’s time to meet Katniss and see what all the fuss is about. May the odds be ever in my favor—and may I not spiral into a full-blown revolution.

🌊 Beach Read by Emily Henry

Let’s lighten the mood with some witty banter, romance, and... probably some emotional healing disguised as fun summer vibes. Everyone says Emily Henry books are like sunshine in paperback form with a sneaky little storm cloud inside. I’m ready to be charmed and mildly devastated.

☕ Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

The literary equivalent of a warm cup of tea and a knowing smirk. I’m revisiting this classic because, frankly, Mr. Darcy never goes out of style. Plus, I’m always in the mood for sharp wit, slow burns, and 19th-century sass while marvelling at how Jane Austen roasts society with such elegance.

So that’s the plan, bookishly speaking. Will I read them all? Who knows! Will I get distracted by a library haul or fall down a mythology rabbit hole? Very likely. But the joy is in the journey - and this month, my passport is stamped with gods, rebels, lovers, and philosophers.

📚 What’s on your June TBR? Tell me your must-reads and literary detours - I’m always collecting suggestions like shiny shells on a beach.